A German Requiem
2025-10-18 19:00 - 21:30 (Europe/London) | Halifax Minster, Causeway, Halifax, HX1 1QL
This concert has been generously supported by Walker Singleton, Charnock Bates and individual choir members

A German Requiem
Johannes Brahms (1833 – 1897)
Conductor: James Savage-Hanford
Pianists: Alan Horsey & Robert Sudall
This concert is dedicated to the memory of Dr Simon Lindley who died on 25th February 2025 aged 76. Simon joined the choir as accompanist in 1994, and took over as conductor in 1997 until he retired in 2021. He is sadly missed by his many friends in the choir.
This substantial work is originally scored for a large orchestra, but Brahms also produced an arrangement for piano duet which we will be using for our performance. This will give it a more intimate feel which is very much in keeping with the nature of the work.
Brahms chose not to set the traditional liturgical texts in his Requiem, instead selecting various passages from the Bible with a general theme of comfort and consolation. There are certainly none of the references to wrath and judgment found in many other Requiems. In fact there is often more focus on the living than on the dead!
The result is a piece of sublime and beautiful choral music which is understated and positive.
Please see the Tickets page for details of how to book tickets…

Carol Concert 2025
2025-12-20 19:00 - 21:30 | Halifax Minster, Causeway, Halifax, HX1 1QL
We are most grateful to Simpson Wood and Sellers Textile Engineers for their sponsorship of our Carol concert.
This concert has also been generously supported by the Bearder Charity.

A Calderdale Christmas is not complete without the Overgate Hospice Choir Carol Concert.
Set in the magnificent Minster with flickering candles, twinkling lights and a forest of fragrant firs, it is a festive delight for all the senses. A traditional Carol concert for all the family; special carols by the choir – a number of which involve audience participation – enhanced by exciting festive works from our famous guest band, Hammonds, under the expert baton of their conductor, Morgan Griffiths. This year we are pleased to announce that there will be a guest appearance by the Anne Lister Dancers.
This concerts always sells out so make a note in your diary now and book your tickets early.

On With The Show!
2026-03-07 19:00 - 21:30 | All Saints Church Elland, All Saints Church, Savile Road, Elland, HX5 0NH
We are most grateful to Symphony Financial Advisers and The Robin Hood Inn, Cragg Vale for their support and sponsorship of this concert.

On With The Show!
An evening of music from light opera and musical theatre.
The choir will be performing, among other items, medleys from Les Misérables and The Lion King and dipping into the songbook of Steven Sondheim.
We are excited to be joined, for this concert, by our special guest, Adam Lacey, an acclaimed musical theatre actor and concert vocalist with over 20 years of professional experience.

Adam Lacey’s professional career includes appearances in major musical theatre works such as Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera, Evita, South Pacific and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, alongside extensive work as a featured soloist in concerts with choirs, orchestras and live ensembles.

Feel The Spirit
2026-06-13 19:00 - 21:30 | St Paul’s Church, St Paul's Church, Queen's Road, Halifax, HX1 3NU
An evening of music centred on the American Deep South spiritual tradition. We will be joined by our special guests, the famous Hammonds Band under the expert baton of their conductor Morgan Griffiths.
Among other items, the choir will be performing ‘Feel the Spirit’, a cycle of seven familiar spirituals expertly arranged by Sir John Rutter.
The vivid and expressive arrangements bring new life to such well loved titles as Steal Away, I got a Robe and When the Saints go Marching In.
Make a note in your diary.
More details to follow…

Magical Mozart
2026-10-24 19:00 - 21:30 | Halifax Minster, Causeway, Halifax, HX1 1QL
We are most grateful to Walker Singleton and Charnock Bates for their support and sponsorship of this concert

An evening of music featuring the sublime works of W A Mozart, including the Requiem.
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More details to follow…

Carol Concert 2026
2026-12-19 19:00 - 21:30 | Halifax Minster, Causeway, Halifax, HX1 1QL
Our much loved annual traditional Carol Concert featuring our special guests, the famous Hammonds Band.
Make a note in your diary.
More details to follow…
